Share the Glove Equipment Grant<\/h1>\n<\/div>![](\"https:\/\/assets.northwoodsleague.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2025\/12\/20250427_1349090-1-scaled.jpg\" "\\"20250427_134909(0)\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Northwoods League Foundation<\/strong> (\u201cFoundation\u201d) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as a vehicle to transform a shared passion for baseball into positive change and support for communities.<\/p>\nThe Mission of the Northwoods League Foundation is: To utilize the game of baseball to enrich the quality of life for children and families with an enduring and caring focus on Northwoods League communities. In support of this mission, the Foundation will be awarding equipment grants to youth baseball and softball organizations across the communities in which a Northwoods League Affiliate currently operates. The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite Softball will be awarding a Youth Softball Equipment Grant this year.<\/p>\n
Share the Glove<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0was introduced in 2018 as part of the Northwoods League\u2019s 25th<\/sup>\u00a0Season Celebration.\u00a0Share the Glove<\/em>\u00a0embodies not only the mission of the Northwoods League Foundation, but the spirit of the League and its Affiliates. We look forward to further inspiring participation in, and a love for, the games of baseball and softball throughout our communities.<\/p>\nWhat is the grant?
\n<\/strong>The grant is a standardized set of Rawlings Softball Equipment, sized for youth ages 9-12, and includes: (1) Sets of catcher’s gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt), (6) batting helmets, (9) fielding gloves (7 RH, 2LH) (1) Bucket of Practice Softballs, (3) Bats (27 in. – 29 in.)<\/p>\nWho is eligible to receive the grant?
\n<\/strong>The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to receive the grant:<\/p>\n\n- Organization qualifies as a 501(c)(3) organization, school or school-based program, or community-based organization\u00a0as defined under US IRC section 501(c)(3)<\/em>;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Organization is not an individual, for-profit business, political, or religious organization;<\/li>\n
- Organization provides opportunities for kids ages 9-12 to play softball within a community that is served by a Northwoods League affiliate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Recipient will be notified in April prior to the start of the Woodchucks and Ignite 2026 season.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The Northwoods League Foundation<\/strong> (\u201cFoundation\u201d) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that serves as a vehicle to transform a shared passion for baseball into positive change and support for communities.<\/p>\n The Mission of the Northwoods League Foundation is: To utilize the game of baseball to enrich the quality of life for children and families with an enduring and caring focus on Northwoods League communities. In support of this mission, the Foundation will be awarding equipment grants to youth baseball and softball organizations across the communities in which a Northwoods League Affiliate currently operates. The Wausau Woodchucks and Wausau Ignite Softball will be awarding a Youth Softball Equipment Grant this year.<\/p>\n Share the Glove<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0was introduced in 2018 as part of the Northwoods League\u2019s 25th<\/sup>\u00a0Season Celebration.\u00a0Share the Glove<\/em>\u00a0embodies not only the mission of the Northwoods League Foundation, but the spirit of the League and its Affiliates. We look forward to further inspiring participation in, and a love for, the games of baseball and softball throughout our communities.<\/p>\n What is the grant? Who is eligible to receive the grant? The Recipient will be notified in April prior to the start of the Woodchucks and Ignite 2026 season.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
\n<\/strong>The grant is a standardized set of Rawlings Softball Equipment, sized for youth ages 9-12, and includes: (1) Sets of catcher’s gear (helmet, chest protector, shin guards, mitt), (6) batting helmets, (9) fielding gloves (7 RH, 2LH) (1) Bucket of Practice Softballs, (3) Bats (27 in. – 29 in.)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The following criteria must be met in order to be eligible to receive the grant:<\/p>\n\n
\n